i called my buddy this morning in jupiter 3 miles from the water he is on his honeymoon and was gonna go on a cruise. but that is next week ( thank god ) but he was on his cell with me. it was like 1200 noon and had great reception. the winds were at 70 mph at that time a constant 70mph. and very little break up if any at all i hope allis well now have not heard back as of yet ...*g*